Senior Manager, Procurement

Private Advertiser; Kuching; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Private Advertiser is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager in Malaysia with 10–15 years of experience to drive end-to-end procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimisation. You will lead tender management, contract oversight, and governance while building strong stakeholder partnerships.

The role emphasizes transformation, process standardisation, and team development within a compliant, high-integrity environment. Excellent negotiation and leadership skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, high‑value procurement, tender management, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance requirements, audit processes, and risk management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contract management, and procurement performance improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities including sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, contract management, and procurement operations to ensure efficient and compliant delivery.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships by evaluating supplier performance, monitoring service delivery, and strengthening partnerships to support business requirements.
• Support procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives through process enhancement, digitalisation, analytics, and standardisation of procurement practices.
• Manage and develop procurement team capabilities through coaching, performance management, resource planning, and knowledge sharing while fostering accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ensure strong procurement governance by maintaining compliance with policies, strengthening transparency, managing procurement risks, and supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Formação

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or related discipline

Descrição da vaga

Manage and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, value creation opportunities, and effective procurement outcomes.

Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities including sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, contract management, and procurement operations to ensure efficient and compliant delivery.

Ensure strong procurement governance by maintaining compliance with policies, strengthening transparency, managing procurement risks, and supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Manage strategic supplier relationships by evaluating supplier performance, monitoring service delivery, and strengthening partnerships to support business requirements.

Manage commercial activities through negotiation, pricing evaluation, cost optimisation initiatives, expenditure monitoring, and value‑driven procurement decisions.

Support procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives through process enhancement, digitalisation, analytics, and standardisation of procurement practices.

Manage and develop procurement team capabilities through coaching, performance management, resource planning, and knowledge sharing while fostering accountability, professionalism, and integrity.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.

10–15 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity.

Proven experience in strategic sourcing, high‑value procurement, tender management, and commercial negotiations.

Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance requirements, audit processes, and risk management.

Experience managing supplier relationships, contract management, and procurement performance improvement.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify value creation and cost optimisation opportunities.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and execution discipline.

High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
• How many years' experience do you have in supply chain management (SCM)?
• Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?

What can I earn as a Procurement Manager